Application of Comprehensive Survey Technology in Karst Tunnel

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10.2991/978-94-6463-726-7_14How to use a DOI?

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Comprehensive Survey Technology; Mountainous Karst Tunnel; Groundwater

Abstract

Karst formations and karst water-related issues significantly impact the construction and operation of tunnels that traverse mountainous karst regions. Therefore, developing technical methods to identify the patterns of karst development and the groundwater environment is a key focus in the exploration and assessment of mountainous tunnel projects. This article presents a case study of a karst tunnel that crosses mountains in the western region, highlighting the application of advanced technologies such as cross-hole geophysical exploration and tracer testing. By integrating geophysical exploration with drilling and employing comprehensive survey techniques supported by preliminary and construction surveys, the study successfully identified the rock formations, karst features, and karst water characteristics in the tunnel site area. This approach effectively avoided hidden river channels and provided warnings regarding areas prone to karst fragmentation and collapse. The comprehensive survey technology has enhanced detection techniques for groundwater runoff and aquitards in mountainous karst tunnel regions. Case verification demonstrates that this method is clearly worthy of promotion. However, it does have limitations, including challenges in quantifying groundwater runoff, high costs associated with comprehensive detection, and the need for further research to innovate instrument design and achieve a more integrated technological approach.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Xu-Feng Zhuang
AU  - Xiao Yu
AU  - Shi-Yu Yi
AU  - Ai-Bin Cao
AU  - Qian Chen
AU  - Shun Chen
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/13
TI  - Application of Comprehensive Survey Technology in Karst Tunnel
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 6th International Conference on Hydraulic, Civil and Construction Engineering (HCCE 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 131
EP  - 138
SN  - 2589-4943
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-726-7_14
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-726-7_14
ID  - Zhuang2025
ER  -